Brown Wrestler Gilchrist Wins Bronze at National Championships

Calli Gilchrist '29 earns spot on U.S. U-20 Women's National Team

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:10am

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Calli Gilchrist '29, Brown University's first-ever recruit for its women's club wrestling team, won a bronze medal at the USA Wrestling Women's National Championships in Spokane, Washington, competing in the 53 kg weight class and cementing her spot on the U-20 U.S. Women's National Team.

Why it matters

Gilchrist's bronze medal performance at the national championships is a significant achievement for Brown's fledgling women's wrestling program, which has been working to build a competitive team and attract top talent. Her success also highlights the growing popularity and competitiveness of women's wrestling at the collegiate level.

The details

Competing in the 53 kg weight class, Gilchrist fought her way to a bronze medal finish at the USA Wrestling Women's National Championships in Spokane, Washington. Her performance earned her a spot on the U-20 U.S. Women's National Team.

  • The USA Wrestling Women's National Championships took place this past weekend in Spokane, Washington.

The players

Calli Gilchrist

A student-athlete at Brown University and the first-ever recruit for the school's women's club wrestling team.

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What they’re saying

“I had so much trust in my training and coaching,”

— Calli Gilchrist

The takeaway

Gilchrist's bronze medal performance at the national championships is a significant milestone for Brown's women's wrestling program, demonstrating the university's ability to attract top talent and build a competitive team at the collegiate level.